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Ol’ Dirty Bastard Gets Brooklyn Street Renamed In His Honor

Ol’ Dirty Bastard Gets Brooklyn Street Renamed In His Honor

A section of Putnam Avenue in Brooklyn will now also be known as "ODB Jones Way"

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2026 XXL Freshman Cypher With Chris Patrick, La Reezy & More

2026 XXL Freshman Cypher With Chris Patrick, La Reezy &...

These rappers are prepared to show off their lyrical skills in the Freshman cypher....

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Keke Palmer to Close Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival with Wellness and Beauty Seminar

Keke Palmer to Close Martha’s Vineyard African American...

Palmer will lead a panel discussion on balancing beauty and wellness at Creme of...

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Lil Baby’s Annual Back-to-School Festival Returns to Atlanta

Lil Baby’s Annual Back-to-School Festival Returns to Atlanta

For its sixth consecutive year, the rapper continued his commitment to his hometown's...

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Fred again.. and LATIN MAFIA release ’under the fabric’ film

Fred again.. and LATIN MAFIA release ’under the fabric’...

Watch Fred again.. and LATIN MAFIA make unreleased music together in real time.

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Inside MANUMISSION Motel, the brothel-turned-nightclub and debauched epicentre of '90s Ibiza

Inside MANUMISSION Motel, the brothel-turned-nightclub...

As Claire Manumission recounts the free-spirited days of the legendary White Isle...

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Brooklyn street named after Wu-Tang Clan's Ol' Dirty Bastard

Brooklyn street named after Wu-Tang Clan's Ol' Dirty Bastard

Putnam Avenue in Bed-Stuy has been co-named 'ODB Jones Way' following a ceremony...

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Delta Festival "bans" co-founder Olivier Ledot amid sexual violence allegations

Delta Festival "bans" co-founder Olivier Ledot amid sexual...

The Marseille-based electronic festival took place as usual over the weekend, despite...

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Ruff Earns First Spotify Million-Stream Triumph With ‘Ibandla’

Ruff Earns First Spotify Million-Stream Triumph With ‘Ibandla’

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Blue Pappi Celebrates First Million Spotify Streams With Single “Took Me For A Nai”

Blue Pappi Celebrates First Million Spotify Streams With...

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Berlin Pride attack suspect shot dead by police as one killed and 29 injured

Berlin Pride attack suspect shot dead by police as one...

The incident occurred over the weekend when a car drove into crowds at the Christopher...

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'This Star Belongs To All Of Us!!!!' — Keke Palmer Will Join The Hollywood Walk Of Fame's Class Of 2027

'This Star Belongs To All Of Us!!!!' — Keke Palmer Will...

The mother of one will join more of Black Hollywood's finest, including Raven-Symoné,...

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Retro Cover Story: Cassper Nyovest Issue 62

Retro Cover Story: Cassper Nyovest Issue 62

Empires have risen and fallen in shorter periods than the amount of time Refiloe...

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Pete Tong responds to John Summit remix controversy, claims allegations "aren't supported by the facts"

Pete Tong responds to John Summit remix controversy, claims...

Summit accused the BBC Radio 1 broadcaster of "jacking" his rework of Everything...

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New music on our radar this week: Arca, John Glacier, Ahadadream

New music on our radar this week: Arca, John Glacier, Ahadadream

All the biggest releases on our radarContinue reading...

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Festival line-ups you might have missed: MIRROR WORLD, Fort X, Snowbombing

Festival line-ups you might have missed: MIRROR WORLD,...

Rounding up festival news from across the dance and electronic worldContinue reading...

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Congratulations! Miracle Watts And Tyler Lepley’s Cabo Wedding Was A Black Love Fairytale

Congratulations! Miracle Watts And Tyler Lepley’s Cabo...

Miracle Watts and Tyler Lepley's stunning Cabo wedding: from yacht party to magazine-worthy...

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EP Review: Nasty C and Tellaman T’s & C’s Apply

EP Review: Nasty C and Tellaman T’s & C’s Apply

Nasty C and Tellaman have finally delivered the collaboration fans have been waiting...

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Is Destiny’s Child Releasing New Music Soon?

Is Destiny’s Child Releasing New Music Soon?

Destiny's Child may release remixes with guest rappers soon, including one with...

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Red Carpet Rundown: WNBA All-Star Weekend Kicks Off With Orange Carpet Glam, Sheer Dresses, & Statement Suits

Red Carpet Rundown: WNBA All-Star Weekend Kicks Off With...

WNBA All-Star Weekend showcases the league's top stars' fashion and style, celebrating...

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WHAT’S ON | Going out

WHAT’S ON | Going out

Your guide to what's on this week

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The Odyssey Casting Controversy: What Critics Ignore

The Odyssey Casting Controversy: What Critics Ignore

The Odyssey casting controversy explained What the Far Right Refuse to Admit About...

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Angel Reese Becomes A Real-Life Barbie

Angel Reese Becomes A Real-Life Barbie

Angel Reese’s doll is outside the plastic and acting brand new. Mattel officially...

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Zendaya’s Heavenly ‘The Odyssey’ Press Tour Fashion Has Us By the Collar

Zendaya’s Heavenly ‘The Odyssey’ Press Tour Fashion Has...

Zendaya's 'Odyssey' press tour showcases her fashion mastery, with each look elevating...

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Netflix Uncancels Tyler Perry’s ‘Beauty in Black’

Netflix Uncancels Tyler Perry’s ‘Beauty in Black’

Season 4 of the popular series is officially in production and on the way

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Tyla’s revolution of African pop

Tyla’s revolution of African pop

On A*Pop, the South African singer remakes her home country’s sound in her image...

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Charli xcx’s “Magic Metal Montana” is the beating heart of ‘Music, Fashion, Film’

Charli xcx’s “Magic Metal Montana” is the beating heart...

It’s a heartfelt ode to friend and collaborator A.G. Cook.

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DJ Drama - 2026 XXL Freshman Interview and More

DJ Drama - 2026 XXL Freshman Interview and More

See DJ Drama’s 2026 XXL Freshman freestyle, interview and more. Continue reading…

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From Therapist to Perfumer: How Funmi Monet is Redefining Luxury at Sephora

From Therapist to Perfumer: How Funmi Monet is Redefining...

Funmi Monet, a therapist-turned-perfumer, built a trusted fragrance brand on expertise,...

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Sean Combs Placed in Solitary Confinement After Brawl With Fellow Inmate: Reports

Sean Combs Placed in Solitary Confinement After Brawl With...

An inmate at the low-security federal prison in New Jersey allegedly taunted Sean...

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Rick Ross Disses 50 Cent, Calls Set In Stone Album of the Year

Rick Ross Disses 50 Cent, Calls Set In Stone Album of the...

The saga continues. Continue reading…

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Laila! Captures Youth In A Bottle With New “Anything Can Happen” Video

Laila! Captures Youth In A Bottle With New “Anything Can...

After a stellar debut album, Laila! talks about how making her single’s video felt...

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Loe Shimmy wants to own the summer on “Aruba”

Loe Shimmy wants to own the summer on “Aruba”

Listen to a delicate highlight from his latest album Pretty Girlz Run The World.

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Festival line-ups you might have missed: Unsound, Field Maneuvers, Yard Portugal

Festival line-ups you might have missed: Unsound, Field...

Rounding up festival news from across the dance and electronic worldContinue reading...

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Carl Cox featured in soundtrack for new adaptation of George Orwell's Animal Farm

Carl Cox featured in soundtrack for new adaptation of George...

Cox has worked with director Andy Serkis in the past, previously on 2021's Venom:...

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Oasis’ reunion tour documentary to release in September

Oasis’ reunion tour documentary to release in September

The film will first premiere at Venice Film Festival.

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Moscow’s Outline Festival cancelled, cites threat of Ukrainian drone strikes

Moscow’s Outline Festival cancelled, cites threat of Ukrainian...

Organisers confirmed the festival's cancellation the same day its gates opened earlier...

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Singer Chris Brown pleads guilty to attacking music producer in Mayfair nightclub

Singer Chris Brown pleads guilty to attacking music producer...

Chris Brown, 37, arrived at court wearing a brown suit and a baseball cap. He is...

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Tomorrowland must limit pyrotechnics and fireworks for weekend two

Tomorrowland must limit pyrotechnics and fireworks for...

The limitations follow an outright ban on the devices for the festival's first weekend...

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POLL | Who’s your favourite SA artist featured on Tyla’s new album?

POLL | Who’s your favourite SA artist featured on Tyla’s...

Tyla’s album ‘A*POP’ redefines the African pop star for a global stage

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Babylowsk1 Strengthens His Rise With New Single Release ‘MVP’

Babylowsk1 Strengthens His Rise With New Single Release...

The post Babylowsk1 Strengthens His Rise With New Single Release ‘MVP’ appeared...

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Miss Pru DJ Returns To Her Roots With New Sunset Fridays Event

Miss Pru DJ Returns To Her Roots With New Sunset Fridays...

The post Miss Pru DJ Returns To Her Roots With New Sunset Fridays Event appeared...

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Cat detained by police after attempting to smuggle drugs into Russian prison

Cat detained by police after attempting to smuggle drugs...

The furry felon was carrying unknown substances in its collarContinue reading...

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Sony Music Africa Celebrates Five Years Of 25K’s Landmark Album “Pheli Makaveli”

Sony Music Africa Celebrates Five Years Of 25K’s Landmark...

The post Sony Music Africa Celebrates Five Years Of 25K’s Landmark Album “Pheli...

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Moozlie Locked In As Host for 5th Annual Basadi In Music Awards

Moozlie Locked In As Host for 5th Annual Basadi In Music...

The post Moozlie Locked In As Host for 5th Annual Basadi In Music Awards appeared...

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Kevin Lerena’s new RPM Performance Gym takes centre stage

Kevin Lerena’s new RPM Performance Gym takes centre stage

Kevin Lerena’s new RPM Performance Gym takes centre stage – With Saturday night’s...

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Review of ‘Popcorn And Candyfloss’ from The Color Blew

Review of ‘Popcorn And Candyfloss’ from The Color Blew

Review of ‘Popcorn And Candyfloss’ from The Color Blew – The Colour Blew have always...

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 K.Keed & Orish Release Collaborative Album “Umgaranto II”

 K.Keed & Orish Release Collaborative Album “Umgaranto...

The post  K.Keed & Orish Release Collaborative Album “Umgaranto II” appeared first...

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Teni Releases Highly Anticipated New EP “the Wellness Package”

Teni Releases Highly Anticipated New EP “the Wellness Package”

Award-winning Nigerian singer, songwriter and entertainer Teni releases her highly...

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Blue Pappi Drops Deeply Personal ‘ROAD TO EHLANE’ EP

Blue Pappi Drops Deeply Personal ‘ROAD TO EHLANE’ EP

The post Blue Pappi Drops Deeply Personal ‘ROAD TO EHLANE’ EP appeared first on...

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Blxckie & KindlyNxsh Drop Highly Anticipated Single ‘Let Em Have It’

Blxckie & KindlyNxsh Drop Highly Anticipated Single ‘Let...

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On Music, Fashion, Film, Charli xcx stands equal to her idols

On Music, Fashion, Film, Charli xcx stands equal to her...

The pop star’s new album is an ode to the power of creation through fun, intelligent...

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Keke Palmer Is Officially Getting A Star With Her Name On It

Keke Palmer Is Officially Getting A Star With Her Name...

Keke Palmer to receive Hollywood Walk of Fame star, joining other Black stars in...

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Mathew Knowles Says a Bunch of Destiny’s Child Remixes Are Coming

Mathew Knowles Says a Bunch of Destiny’s Child Remixes...

Beyoncé's dad and former manager teased that Missy Elliott is among the artists...

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How an obscure tape label discovered Nirosta Steel’s MY SKYSCRAPER

How an obscure tape label discovered Nirosta Steel’s MY...

No one wanted to release Nirosta Steel’s breakout album. Then ULYSSA Records stepped...

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Portraits of Tracy’s epic retro rock is giving the alt-right hell

Portraits of Tracy’s epic retro rock is giving the alt-right...

Going viral saved Portraits of Tracy’s life and propelled her into making audacious...

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Chad Hugo taps Tierra Whack and Leikeli47 for brassy banger “Jumpupw!nya”

Chad Hugo taps Tierra Whack and Leikeli47 for brassy banger...

The former Neptunes producer is now a solo artist.

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Meagan Good And Jonathan Majors Bring Black Love To Rolling Stone Africa Cover

Meagan Good And Jonathan Majors Bring Black Love To Rolling...

Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors cover Rolling Stone Africa, showcasing their commitment...

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Here’s how you can watch Oliver Tree’s celebration of life

Here’s how you can watch Oliver Tree’s celebration of life

Diplo, Logan Paul, and Ethan Paul will speak at the memorial in UC Santa Cruz.

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Chad Hugo taps Tierra Whack and Leikeli47 for a brassy banger

Chad Hugo taps Tierra Whack and Leikeli47 for a brassy...

New single “Jumpupw!nya” marks the former Neptunes producer’s debut as a solo artist.

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CURLFEST Co-Founder Simone Mair Breaks Down The Exciting Return Of CURLFEST

CURLFEST Co-Founder Simone Mair Breaks Down The Exciting...

CURLFEST, a natural hair festival, returns with new activations, hosts, and the...

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Quando Rondo Appears on Boxer Adrien Broner's FaceTime

Quando Rondo Appears on Boxer Adrien Broner's FaceTime

Quando links up with AB. Continue reading…

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ADELA’s new album ‘PRIMA:’ Release date, album art, and details

ADELA’s new album ‘PRIMA:’ Release date, album art, and...

The announcement of PRIMA comes alongside a new song, “Ain’t In LA.”

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Kobe Bryant’s Effortless Suit Style Through The Years

Kobe Bryant’s Effortless Suit Style Through The Years

UPDATE — Thursday, July 23, 2026, 1:00 p.m. EST: Fashion has evolved dramatically...

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Illuminating experience: The Black Lights invites us to take in Blackpool's forgotten beauty

Illuminating experience: The Black Lights invites us to...

The debut festival from the team behind Salford's beloved The White Hotel could...

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Listen to a new FADER Mix by OHYUNG

Listen to a new FADER Mix by OHYUNG

OHYUNG’s FADER Mix is a spiritually dense blend of ambient, techno, and every sound...

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K.O’s Record-Breaking Hit “Sete” Reaches Another Massive Spotify Milestone

K.O’s Record-Breaking Hit “Sete” Reaches Another Massive...

The post K.O’s Record-Breaking Hit “Sete” Reaches Another Massive Spotify Milestone...

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More Than Music: Bootsy Collins Is On a Purpose-Filled Mission with His ‘Metal Health’ Album

More Than Music: Bootsy Collins Is On a Purpose-Filled...

The Parliament-Funkadelic bass wizard is making mental health awareness the north...

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Fatboy Slim invests in Brighton music venue as part of grassroots preservation scheme

Fatboy Slim invests in Brighton music venue as part of...

The Pipeline has been brought under community ownership as part of the Music Venue...

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BABYG!RL ZAE Announces New Single ‘Tlean’ Featuring Sastii

BABYG!RL ZAE Announces New Single ‘Tlean’ Featuring Sastii

The post BABYG!RL ZAE Announces New Single ‘Tlean’ Featuring Sastii appeared first...

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